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maximal
adjective max·i·mal \ˈmak-s(ə-)məl\
: greatest or highest possible
Full Definition of MAXIMAL
1
: being an upper limit : highest
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First Known Use of MAXIMAL
1882
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maximal
adjective max·i·mal \ˈmak-s(ə-)məl\
Medical Definition of MAXIMAL
1
: most complete or effective <maximal dental protection> <maximal vasodilation>
2
: being an upper limit <the maximal levels achieved with subcutaneous injections—W. S. Hoffman>
—max·i·mal·ly \-ē\ adverb
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